MoDOT Statewide Northwest District Treated Salt

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for Sodium Chloride Prefill Treated Salt to be delivered to various facilities across the Northwest District, spanning 20 counties. This Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO20002487) aims to establish a contract for treated salt with an effective period from the Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2020. The procurement requires bidders to deliver quantities ranging from 100 to 3,000 tons per county, with mandatory delivery milestones of 80% completion by October 31, 2020, and 100% completion by December 31, 2020. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through MissouriBUYS, by mail, UPS, or FedEx by May 28, 2020, with a requirement to contact the buyer at tammy.young@modot.mo.gov by May 27, 2020 if submitting a hard copy bid. The contract will be awarded on a county-by-county basis to the lowest responsive bidder, with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities. Evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with technical specifications for salt gradation, sodium content, and moisture levels.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and be prepared to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond if awarded the contract. The procurement includes provisions for price adjustments based on fuel costs and potential liquidated damages of 1% per day up to 30% for late deliveries. Deliveries not meeting specification requirements may be accepted at a 10% price reduction at MoDOT's discretion. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with the option to use the state purchasing card. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation allows for cooperative purchasing by other Missouri jurisdictions, potentially expanding the contract's reach. Though a precise total contract value is not specified, the estimated total salt quantity across the 20 counties is approximately 20,000 tons, suggesting a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors.